TextExpander Only Types the Letter V

How to fix it

// try these in order, the most common fix is first

1. FIX 1Run TextExpander on the remote machine

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   1. 01Install TextExpander inside the remote Windows/Mac session or VM
   2. 02Sign in there so the snippets expand locally in that session
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. FIX 2Increase the paste delay

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   1. 01Open TextExpander Preferences > Advanced
   2. 02Raise the paste delay and test again (some users needed high values, and it doesn't fix every RDP setup)
   Did this fix it? Yes No

3. FIX 3Check paste shortcuts and clipboard tools

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   1. 01Make sure Cmd/Ctrl+V isn't remapped
   2. 02Temporarily quit clipboard managers and retry
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

Typing an abbreviation removes it and leaves a single 'v' (or nothing) instead of the snippet.

Why it happens

• C-01Remote Desktop or Citrix session with TextExpander on the local machine
• C-02Virtual machines (Parallels, VMware)
• C-03Java apps not picking up external clipboard changes
• C-04Remapped Cmd/Ctrl+V or an interfering clipboard manager

// this guide also covers

• textexpander only types v
• textexpander remote desktop
• textexpander virtual machine

Other TextExpander errors

• TextExpander Snippets Not Expanding
• TextExpander Secure Input Error on Mac
• TextExpander Chrome Extension Not Working
• TextExpander Not Working in Google Docs
• TextExpander Not Working in Outlook or Word
• TextExpander Keyboard Not Expanding on iPhone
• TextExpander Pastes Old Clipboard Text
• TextExpander Snippets Disappeared